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19 Genius Inventions That Can Stop Us from Using So Much Plastic

Plastic was considered one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Available from the early 1900s, plastic was an absolute hit by the 1960s. It’s hard to imagine what the modern world would........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstApr 17th, 2019

The History Of Augmented And Virtual Reality Devices [INFOGRAPHIC]

In 2018, it’s easy to think that our virtual reality devices are the culmination of just modern tech. But this is short sighted. The truth is, AR and VR techniques have been in development for over a century, with compounding [&.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkSep 20th, 2018

I visited an abandoned castle hidden on a New York island that"s slowly crumbling away. It was hauntingly beautiful.

Bannerman Castle was an arsenal fortress in the early 20th century. Today, the abandoned castle has been partially restored and is open for tours. .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 16th, 2024

Host your next professional event at Kansas City’s Unity Village

Nestled among a sprawling 1,200 acres of wooded land and charming gardens, Unity Village stands as a testament to history, hospitality, and architectural splendor. Boasting a rich history, its roots date back to the early 20th century, when the la.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 15th, 2024

The Wall Street Journal: Biden may recognize Armenian genocide, inflaming U.S. ties with Turkey

President Joe Biden is poised to formally recognize the Armenian genocide of the early 20th century, U.S. officials said, a rare step that would further inflame ties with Turkey......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 21st, 2021

Downtown office tower hits the market for sale

The Ewing brothers have opted to sell one of downtown's early 20th century office towers, listing the Law and Finance building. SVN Three Rivers Commercial Advisors announced they were listing the property for sale in an email blast late last week. Bu.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 13th, 2020

18 Foods You Should Always Buy Frozen

Working as a fur trader in Labrador, Canada, in the early 20th century, Clarence Birdseye noticed that locals often froze their food to ensure that they’d have plenty to eat when fresh fare wasn’t........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstMar 3rd, 2020

Here"s how much $1,000 could buy you in previous decades

At the turn of the 20th century, multiple luxury houses and two dozen cars were a reality for the same price as a new smartphone......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 6th, 2020

These Are History’s Weirdest-Looking Cars

Management consultant guru Peter F. Drucker once said, “If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.” Since the dawn of the automobile in the early 20th century, automotive........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstJan 16th, 2020

What a Hospital Looked Like 100 Years Ago

Hospitals of today are places of hope and innovation. They are a far cry from the institutions of the early 20th century, where conditions were unsanitary and the patients were mostly poor.........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstOct 5th, 2019

30 Milkshakes With More Calories Than an Entire Meal

Milkshakes and malts (which are just shakes with malted milk powder added) have been around since the early 20th century, and started getting really popular in the 1950s. These blended combinations........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstSep 5th, 2019

The 20 Most Successful American Fashion Brands

The United States has exercised an outsized influence on popular culture since the early part of the 20th century through motion pictures and the creation of music genres such as jazz and rock and........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstAug 22nd, 2019

How this virtual-reality startup is training 1,000 surgeons per month

Palo Alto-based Osso VR hopes to at least double the number of medical universities it partners with by early next year......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 16th, 2019

Architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102

I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcMay 17th, 2019

Critical mass: Why builders are increasingly opting for engineered timber products

While 20th century architecture was arguably defined by the innovative use of concrete, steel and other modern materials, it looks more and more like 21st century design will be defined by one of the most traditional building materials of all: timber. .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 1st, 2019

Critical mass: Why builders are increasingly opting for engineered timber products

While 20th century architecture was arguably defined by the innovative use of concrete, steel and other modern materials, it looks more and more like 21st century design will be defined by one of the most traditional building materials of all: timber. .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 1st, 2019

5 Watches for Travelers With Adventurous Spirits

On the wrist of every great adventurer of the 20th century was an equally great watch. Take early aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, whose friend Louis Cartier created a watch for the wrist so he could read it while flying; Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneApr 21st, 2019

RailSpur: Re-creating an early 20th century collection for a new era

Adaptive reuse of historic buildings is the specialty of Denver-based Urban Villages, wh.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2019

Michael Ferro Sells Tronc Stake to Relative of Former Chicago Tribune Owner

Tronc Inc.’s largest shareholder, Michael Ferro, has agreed to sell his stake to a descendant of the McCormick family that built the company’s flagship newspaper, the Chicago Tribune, into a media powerhouse in the early 20th century......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjApr 14th, 2018

Michael Ferro Sells Tronc Stake to Descendant of Former Chicago Tribune Owner

Tronc Inc.’s largest shareholder, Michael Ferro, has agreed to sell his stake to a descendant of the McCormick family that built the company’s flagship newspaper, the Chicago Tribune, into a media powerhouse in the early 20th century......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjApr 13th, 2018